Robert P. Strauss
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Robert P. Strauss has been Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the H. John Heinz III College since 1979.
for 10 years where he was also an adjunct faculty member in the Bush Institute for Family Policy at the Frank Porter Graham Center. He received is AB in economics from the Honors College of the University of Michigan
in 1966, and his PhD in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
in 1970 with specializations in public finance
and human resources
. Strauss also worked at the University of Rochester
in the mid-1990's.
Economic Policy Fellow and assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury (1970-1972), at the Joint Committee on Taxation (1975-8), and a variety of state and local governments. He received the Treasury Department’s Exceptional Service Award in 1972, presidential pens from President Richard Nixon
in 1972 and President Gerald Ford
in 1976, as well as awards from the Tax Executives Institute, and Southern Economic Association. In November, 2005 he received the Steven D. Gold Award from the Association for Public Policy and Management, National Tax Association, and Federation of Tax Administrators for his contributions to state and local tax policy.
Academic career
Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon, he was a member of the economics department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
for 10 years where he was also an adjunct faculty member in the Bush Institute for Family Policy at the Frank Porter Graham Center. He received is AB in economics from the Honors College of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1966, and his PhD in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
in 1970 with specializations in public finance
Public finance
Public finance is the revenue and expenditure of public authoritiesThe purview of public finance is considered to be threefold: governmental effects on efficient allocation of resources, distribution of income, and macroeconomic stabilization.-Overview:The proper role of government provides a...
and human resources
Human resources
Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
. Strauss also worked at the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
in the mid-1990's.
Research
His research interests span federal, state, and local finance, and various aspects of education and econometric methodology. His current research includes analysis of the effects of teacher quality reforms on teacher preparation institutions and student performance in Pennsylvania, and the effects of living wage ordinances.Public service and awards
In addition to his scholarly activities, he has extensive public service experience at the US Treasury as a BrookingsBrookings
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Economic Policy Fellow and assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury (1970-1972), at the Joint Committee on Taxation (1975-8), and a variety of state and local governments. He received the Treasury Department’s Exceptional Service Award in 1972, presidential pens from President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
in 1972 and President Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
in 1976, as well as awards from the Tax Executives Institute, and Southern Economic Association. In November, 2005 he received the Steven D. Gold Award from the Association for Public Policy and Management, National Tax Association, and Federation of Tax Administrators for his contributions to state and local tax policy.